Space
Mars Moon Photobombs The Sun In Quirky Space Show
April 22, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fun cosmic spectacle from its home on the surface of Mars as a small moon briefly crossed in front of the sun, casting a "googly-eyed" glance across the red planet.
Bright Meteor Dazzles In Dark Skies Over Many Spanish Cities
April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A bright meteor shot across the sky over several Spanish cities, capturing the attention of locals. Multiple videos captured the dazzling fireball from different angles.
Hundreds Spot Fireball Streaking Across North America
April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A spectacular fireball burst across the night sky, dazzling hundreds of spectators across several U.S. states and even Canada.
New Solar Telescope’s First Images: Sun In Stunning Detail
April 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Ready to see the sun like never before? NOAA’s CCOR-1 solar telescope aboard the new GOES-19 satellite recently captured stunning footage of coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, from the sun.
Stunning Timelapse From Space Shows A ‘Stellar Volcano’
April 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
NASA’s Hubble Telescope has been observing the nebula R Aquarii for decades, but a new time lapse video gives you an up close look at the star system and a colorful explosion that scientists say describe as “a lawn sprinkler gone berserk.”
European Test Rocket Crashes Into Norwegian Sea
April 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A highly anticipated test flight aimed at launching satellites from Europe ended when Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket exploded 40 seconds after liftoff from a Norwegian spaceport. Despite the fiery crash, officials insisted the mission was a “success,” claiming the data collected will help refine future European space launches.
What To See In This Week’s Night Sky
April 13, 2025, 7:22 am EDT
The first week of April brings Mars and Jupiter to the night sky, some well-known constellations, plus a chance to see a rare phenomenon visible in the spring and fall. It’s called zodiacal light. Here’s your guide to the night sky this week.
More Aurora Spotting Is Likely Over The Next Several Months
April 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The Sun has reached its solar maximum, which will likely lead to more solar and geomagnetic storms and more aurora spotting.
Time-Lapse Shows Comet A3 Soaring Over Colorado
April 12, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Comet A3 only comes this close to Earth every 80,000 years. Watch the comet as it glimmered over Colorado and South Dakota Monday night.
April Night Sky: Meteors, The Moon And The Big Dipper
April 4, 2025, 10:30 am EDT
April’s night sky brings a fresh round of spring treats, from the Lyrids meteor shower to great chances to spot the Big Dipper. Plus there’s the full pink moon. Of course, your view all depends on clear skies and the weather. Check out this monthly list of highlights, and follow our weekly night sky updates, too.
